The Golden State Warriors have a clear incentive to make a move on the buyout market this season.
The Dubs need all the help they can get moving forward, which should motivate them to identify an asset that fits well with their system.
ClutchPoints’ Jedd Padaguan believes that pairing Stephen Curry with a 6-foot-8 former G-League MVP and two-time NBA champion is a move that makes sense for Golden State.
“The current buyout market doesn't inspire much confidence,” Padaguan said. "Among those who've been waived already, someone like Chris Boucher makes the most sense. Boucher is also a former Warriors player, so that could count for something.”
It’s unlikely the Warriors remember much about Boucher’s stint with the franchise in the late 2010s. The Oregon product only appeared in one game with Golden State in 2017-18, but began his NBA career with a championship thanks to the organization’s stacked roster.
Boucher spent the next leg of his NBA journey with the Toronto Raptors and transformed into a legitimate role player in the big leagues. The 33-year-old’s enticing two-way contributions helped him earn a contract with the contending Boston Celtics last offseason.
Unfortunately, Boucher didn’t last a season in Boston, as the Celtics traded him to the Utah Jazz on Feb. 5. With the Jazz recently waiving, the Warriors will have a chance to reunite with the veteran forward before the postseason if their interest is high enough.
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